Indholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2024 i TeaTime

Activities Abound Piper and Leaf’s 24 Teas of Advent features dozens of unique tea blends—along with crafts, stories, recipes, and more—in charming, book-themed packaging. ($110, 256-929-9404, piperandleaf.com) Sip and Share Plum Deluxe’s Tea Lover’s Advent Calendar includes two packages of each loose-leaf holiday blend perfectly tucked inside their festive travel tin. ($45, plumdeluxe.com) Scent-sational Gifts Each week brings a new surprise when you unwrap a collection of limited-edition soaps, such as Peppermint Tea & Juniper and Chai & Green Tea, in the Tealicious Serendipi-Tea gift box. ($32, 865-660-3271, tea-liciouskincare.com) Delicious Discovery Featuring teas from around the world, the Tea Researchers Advent Calendar from Palais des Thés is sure to inspire your sense of adventure this season. (€50, +33 1 43 56 90 90, palaisdesthes.com) Superb Spreads The fun-filled 2024 Bonne…

Keto Spiced Dark Chocolate–Hazelnut Scones Makes approximately 12 Dutch-process cocoa powder and sugar-free milk chocolate impart intense flavorto these low-carb scones that feature hazelnut flour and coconut flour, while cinnamon and nutmeg add perfect spice. 2 cups hazelnut flour¾ cup coconut flour⅓ cup granulated sugar alternative*¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon fine sea salt⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup chopped sugar-free milk chocolate*, divided1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 large eggs, divided1 tablespoon vanilla extract¼ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together hazelnut flour, coconut flour, sugar alternative, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Using a pastry…

In 2016 and 2017, TeaTime included six articles about The Chitra Collection, a collection of antique and highly valuable tea wares, named by the owner, Nirmal Sethia, in memory of his wife, Chitra, who sadly passed away at a very young age. Sethia is Chairman of Newby Teas, and in 2011, he began searching throughout the world for tea wares from many different countries in order to “record and preserve tea cultures of the past.” Today, the collectioncomprises almost 3,000 pieces that are locked away in aspecial vault in London, and new pieces are acquired when-ever they become available in auctions or through private sales. This article will highlight the recently purchased European ceramic acquisitions, and a second article about recently acquired silverwares will appear in the next edition of…

If you enjoy browsing handmade artisan tea products, you may have noticed charming little figurines along-side other pottery pieces. Though these small pets, or “mascots,” are quite cute, they may leave you questioning their purpose. The short answer: tea pets are decorations. Many tea drinkers adorn their tea tables with the keepsakes as a “good luck charm” or simply a charming addition to a place setting. Typically, tea pets are part of a gongfu tea, a Chinese tea ceremony that highlights the importance of making tea with care and skill. Ranging from traditional animals (often inspired by the zodiac) to mythical creatures or even items from nature, these unique figurines offer a way to express particular interests and add more personality to your teatime. While enjoying tea, tea drinkers can…

Mad for Matcha “Thank you for a wonderful magazine and for the article about matcha tea in the September/October [2024] issue. I’ve enjoyed this tea for years now. I wanted to add a bit more information for your readers. While the ceremonial grade of matcha is more expensive than the culinary grade, it’s worth the extra cost. The ceremonial grade is a brighter green and has a better flavor. I’ve also noticed that the temperature makes a huge difference in taste. For me, I prefer matcha to be lukewarm versus hot. I would invite your readersto experiment with this amazing teathat offers tremendous health benefits!” AMY SHANKLAND via email Let’s Have a Tea Party! “I was gifted with a subscription, starting Christmas 2023, by my mother-in-law. When I read some…

Gruyère & Winter Herb Scones Makes approximately 12 Cheesy, hearty, and herbaceous morsels, baked to perfection with golden tops, are delicious plain or with generous lashings of pear preserves. 3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon fine sea salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage1¼ cups plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg, lightly beatenFlaked sea salt • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, rosemary, thyme, and sage. Add…

Early in my career as a tearoom owner, I imagined drafting a play inspired by the conversations I often overheard as I made my way between tea tables, where I was privy to intimate exchanges between husbands and wives, parents and children, and couples enjoying a flirtatious tea date. Conversations in a Tearoom was my working title. The stage would be set with four round tea tables hosting various configurations of interesting tea guests. Solo spotlights would fully illuminate actors as their conversations sprang to life. Table by table, we would get to know the characters as they chatted while stirring sugar into tea and slathering scones with cream and jam. What a delicious idea it would have been! My research into the history of tea and drama revealed that…

During the first half of the 20th century, Americans thought of “tearoom” as a family dining experience in a stand-alone building, converted historic structure, or inn where simple homemade meals, usually with desserts, were featured. Many early tearooms began in homes that opened their doors on weekends to travelerslooking for home-cooked meals. Unlike the British tea-room movement, the centerpiece of most American establishments was not hot tea and scones but iced tea and chicken salad. In the era before food safety and health laws, anyonecould simply hang an advertising sign in the front window of their home, welcome diners into the parlor, and charge guests whatever they might pay. Women who were used to preparing large meals for church suppers and civic events found it easy to enter the world…

In the beautiful state of Pennsylvania lies the notable city of Philadelphia—known for its rich history, famous landmarks, and iconic cuisine. A visit to the well-known destination might include a stop at the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, and, perhaps, a taste of a local delicacy, a Philly cheesesteak. Amid all the historical locales and must-see hot spots exists a tea scene that is worthy of adding to your travel itinerary. Four diverse venues—from terrific restaurants and a distinguished hotelto a quirky tearoom—are waiting to be discovered by tea lovers and tourists alike. The Dandelion 124 South 18th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-558-2500 • thedandelionpub.com In the center of the city, merely steps from Philadelphia’s bustling Rittenhouse Square, The Dandelion…

It seems as if the unquenchable thirst for new tea adventures grows with each voyage that we take. With trips to England, Scotland, and Ireland now part of our magazine repertoire and everlasting memories, our wanderlust appears to only be satisfied by the next cup of tea in a foreign land. Next on the travel docket were the scenic sights of England and Wales, in which a wonderful group of men and women would take tea together and befriend one another for the week and beyond. The Langley, a stately five-star hotel in Buckinghamshire, was the perfect setting for the Sunday inaugural afternoontea of TeaTime’s 2024 summertime retreat in the United Kingdom, where 14 participants joined editor Lorna Reevesfor an eight-day journey. The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, the…